Shenzhen vs Guangzhou

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Shenzhen edges ahead as the better destination in April. Shenzhen offers 8 hours of daily sunshine with only 14 rain days, while Guangzhou sees 6 sunshine hours and 18 rain days.

Shenzhen sits in the comfortable travel range at 26°C. Guangzhou is also comfortable at 27°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Shenzhen is the stronger choice in April. Shenzhen receives 2 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Shenzhen reaches an average high of 26°C (79°F) and drops to 21°C (70°F) at night during April. The daily temperature range is 5°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Guangzhou averages 27°C (81°F) for the high and 20°C (68°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in April.

Shenzhen receives approximately 129 mm of rainfall across 14 rain days during April. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Guangzhou sees 231 mm over 18 rain days. That makes Shenzhen the drier option by 4 rain days and 102 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 78%.